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8. If the fluid level is below the “MIN” line, clean the
reservoir tank’s cap and the surrounding area
then open the cap and add power steering fluid
until it reaches the “MAX” line.
9. Securely fit the cap.
CAUTION
• Use a clean container when adding the
power steering fluid. Never use a container
that has held any other types of oil or fluid.
Foreign matter in the fluid could result in a
failure.
• Avoid adding more fluid than specified.
• Insufficient oil can make the steering heavy
or noisy and can damage power steering
components.
1 Oil filter replacement
CAUTION
• Oil filter element must not be cleaned and
reused. Always replace the filter element
with a new one.
• Replace the oil filter element simultaneously
with engine oil change.
• When installing the filter case, be careful not
to let the O-ring twist and be damaged.
WARNING
• Close the tank cap firmly; otherwise power
steering fluid will leak and could catch fire.
Also wipe clean spilt fluid.
• If the power steering fluid level becomes
abnormally low, fluid may be leaking. Have
the steering system inspected by an
authorized dealer.
Filter elements
Replacement
intervals
Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or every 12 months
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